COVID-19 samples were confirmed to be the B.1.1.7 variant, first identified in the U.K.“We know the variants are more transmissible,” said Morrison, adding it is now clear that additional measures are needed to reduce the importation of the virus.“It is my recommendation that Islanders limit interprovincial travel unless it is for essential purposes.” Start of Atlantic bubble delayed by at least 2 weeks, pushed into May Effective immediately and at least until May 17, P.E.I.
is pausing non-resident travel to the province from outside of Atlantic Canada.Measures include seasonal residents planning to come to P.E.I.